Pavement Preservation for Local Road Agencies
Training, support, and resources to solve the toughest pavement management problems
A Serious Problem
Pavement is the largest, most valuable asset in any county, city, town or village. But most agencies treat their streets and highways as if they're disposable; they let the pavement deteriorate until it fails, and then they reconstruct. This is the "worst-first" approach . . . (more)
A Simple Solution
Two words: pavement preservation. On a typical pavement deterioration curve it's easy to see why preservation works. Keep the good roads good; it's as simple as that. But making the change at your agency can be challenging. Transportation Asset Management (TAM) is the key.
Want Proof?
Do the Math!
Repaving one mile of a typical two-lane asphalt road costs over $30,000 per year of added life. Crack sealing one mile of road costs less than $8,000 per year of added life. When you do the math, it's easy to see why preservation makes sense.
PART 1: Service Cycle
Assess the performance of a road management strategy that emphasizes reconstruction.
Length: 2 min 10 sec
First Step
Change the way you think about managing your roads
PART 2: Window of Opportunity
Understand the basics of pavement deterioration and maintenance
Length: 2 min 30 sec
PART 3: Bang for the Buck
Determine exactly how much value you get for each maintenance treatment you use.
Length: 2 min 40 sec
PART 4: Quick Check
Measure the overall effectiveness of your pavement maintenance strategy.
Length: 3 min 40 sec
Membership Plans
Proven training, support, and resources to get you started and keep you going
BASIC
$100
(per person, 30 days access)
Online, Anytime Training
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Introduction to Transportation Asset Management for Elected Officials and Decision Makers
Technical Details
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HTTPS Security
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Mobile Friendly
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30-day access to BASIC online training
Service & Support
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BASIC Resource Package
Testing & Certification
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None
STANDARD
$600
(per person, 6 months access)
Online, Anytime Training
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Introduction to Transportation Asset Management for Elected Officials and Decision Makers
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Transportation Asset Management Essentials for Counties, Cities, Towns, and Villages – STANDARD
Technical Details
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HTTPS Security
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Mobile Friendly
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Secure, user-specific login for the learning management system (LMS) and the streaming platform
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6-month access to STANDARD online training package
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6-month access to LMS dashboard for assigning, tracking and reporting training activity
Service & Support
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Pavement Preservation Forum
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Quick-response email assistance
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STANDARD Resource Package
Testing & Certification
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None
PREMIUM
$1600
(per person, 12 months access)
Online, Anytime Training
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Introduction to Transportation Asset Management for Elected Officials and Decision Makers
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Transportation Asset Management Essentials for Counties, Cities, Towns, and Villages – PREMIUM
Technical Details
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HTTPS Security
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Mobile Friendly
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Secure, user-specific login for the learning management system (LMS) and the streaming platform
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12-month access to PREMIUM online training package with testing and certificates
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12-month access to LMS dashboard for assigning, tracking and reporting training activity
Service & Support
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Pavement Preservation Forum
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Quick-response email assistance
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PREMIUM Resource Package
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PREMIUM live phone support and online coaching with the instructor
Testing & Certification
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Module navigation controls
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Rigorous progress check quizzes
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Interactive knowledge retention exercises
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Personalized certificate of completion for 5.0 PDHs
About the Instructor
Terry is an accomplished leader in the world of technology transfer and an internationally recognized roadway asset management expert.
Since retiring as director of the Center for Technology & Training (CTT) and the Michigan Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) at Michigan Tech University in 2010, Terry has been exploring methods for bringing online training into the fields of transportation and public works. His primary expertise involves roadway asset management, the use of the PASER pavement condition evaluation method and pre disaster asset condition documentation. He has conducted workshops for the LTAP programs in Louisiana and Indiana, and as far away as Kabul, Afghanistan as part of a United Nations project.
Results
Real people making a lasting difference with transportation asset management
Top-Notch
When I look for training for road agencies in Indiana, I consider two factors: the trainer and the delivery platform. In this case, both are top-notch. Terry's thorough knowledge of asset management from many perspectives is a huge benefit for local agencies and the industry. The online training format, organized into short segments, is convenient, accessible, and enjoyable to watch.
Rich Domonkos
Training Manager
Indiana LTAP at Purdue University
West Lafayette, Indiana
Easy to Understand
Terry was instrumental in helping us develop and launch our Asset Management program in 2004. With the program in place, our townships have funded between $2.5 and $3.5 million per year in improvements. They look forward to the annual report on the progress in improving the roads for their residents. We thank Terry for making Asset Management easy to understand and easy to explain to others.
Brian Gutowski, P.E.
Engineer-Manager
Emmet County Road Commission
Harbor Springs, Michigan
Very Effective
Terry is very knowledgeable and he teaches the material in a way that helps technical and non-technical people make good decisions together.
The pavement management system that we had in place did not enable us to evaluate our roads in any meaningful way. The PASER Method will allow us to more closely define the actual pavement condition and use this information to formulate a very effective pavement management program.
Mitchell P. Wyble, P.E.
Public Works City Engineer
Lafayette Consolidated Government
Lafayette, Louisiana
Convenient
I usually have to drive 150 miles round-trip to attend asset management training. I can't tell you how much I appreciate having it available online!
Monte Poling
City Manager
City of Union City, Indiana